Patent Coordinator

Streffco Consultants, Inc., is an international technical staffing and systems integration organization. We provide technology and business operations resources on a project, contract, contract-to-hire or direct hire basis.

Seeking a highly organized, self-motivated patent coordinator to provide administrative support to the Intellectual Property Law team.

* Candidate will provide support to the I.P. team by assisting with the preparation, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications both U.S. and Foreign. * Candidate may: prepare interference and opposition files, draft correspondence, conduct reference research and ordering, prepare for meetings, order file histories and set-up files and databases, prepare IDS and other prosecution documents, and proofread. * Duties may include word processing, copying, faxing, scanning, preparing expense reports, maintaining filing systems and calendars, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements, and utilizing on-line services (document orders, shipping, office supplies, etc.).

* Candidate should have strong computer and word processing skills. * Recent patent prosecution experience in a law firm or corporate law department is preferred. * A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a law environment and strong word processing and proofreading skills are required. * Law firm experience * Organizational skills * Patent experience if possible. **Educational Requirements:** * Associate’s degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR * High school diploma / GED & 4 years of directly related experience